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Recalling Old Journeys, To Yuan Canjun, Chancellor of Qian, draft translation of Yi jiu you ji Qiao jun Yuan can jun 憶舊游寄憔郡元參軍, a poem by Li Bai 李白. Translated by L.A. Raphals with a copy of the original. Also a further article: Recursion in Li Bai and Zhuangzi by L.A. Raphals and a business card for Lisa Raphals.

Receipt from Billing & Sons Limited, London Printing Works, for the China Society to receive "502 Chinese Architecture".

These are a variety of receipts for rent and rates paid, items purchased by, or services rendered to Thomas Manning during the 1830s. They give some insight into his manner of life in his later years

Receipts from Parish of Dartford, Kent, one for payment of a Poor Rate, dated 30 June 1835, and one for payment of Highway Rate, dated 1836. Printed and handwritten

Receipts from Dow & Lester Ltd. to Gibb Memorial Trust for publication work.

Receipts from F. Potter, Wine & Brandy Merchant. 21 receipts for purchases between 28 December 1834 and 25 December 1837. Printed and handwritten.

Receipts from James Saxton, Wine & Brandy Merchant. 4 receipts for purchases between 19 September 1834 and 4 November 1834

Receipts from Philip Kemp for payment of rent and repairs. 7 receipts from 1834 to 2 April 1836. Handwritten

Receipts from Tennants & Woodbridge. 4 receipts for purchases between 1 January 1836 and 20 October 1837. Printed and handwritten

Correspondence concerning the identification of the portrait, The reception of Lord Amherst by Rup Lal Mallick, by William Henry Florio Hutchisson. The painting, at the time of the correspondence, was owned by Major-General Sir George McKenzie Franks. The material consists of:

• A photograph of the painting mounted on brown card.
• Letter from Major V. Hodson to Sir Patrick Cadell to give his opinion on who might be present in the painting. He recognises Colonel Duncan Macleod and names other possibilities. With the letter is a pencil sketch of some of the figures and his identification of those numbered. He also writes of a possible date and occasion. Typed letter, dated 13 July, 1947.
• Letter from Sir Patrick Cadell to Sir Richard Winstedt to write of the information he has obtained from Major Hodson. The letter records that the photo was sent to Winstedt by a Mr Sheppard. He also adds thoughts from other sources, but admits beyond the information he's provided he cannot help further. He suggests contacting C.E.A.W. Oldham or W. Foster. Handwritten letter, 7 sides, dated 18 July 1947.
• Note from Sir Richard Winstedt to Sir William Foster to ask him if he might be interested in the material and be able to identify the painter. Handwritten on Royal Asiatic Society headed paper, dated 30 August 1947.
• Letter from Sir William Foster to Sir Richard Winstedt in which he suggests that the artist might be William Henry Florio Hutchisson. Typed letter, dated 1 August 1947 (Probably 1 September 1947).
• Letter from Major-General Sir George McKenzie Franks to Major Sheppard in which he writes of new information that he acquired about the picture from a book he had been lent by a Mrs Brabazon with reminiscences of her ancestor, General Sir George Bell. In the book is an account of an event in 1827 in Calcutta which fits with the details of the painting. This dates also fits with the time that Franks' great-grandfather was in India. The description gives clues to other people present and that the event was hosted by Rup Lal Mallick. With the letter is a typed copy of the appropriate section from Bell's memoirs. Typed, 4 sides, dated 16 September 1947.
• Letter from Major-General Sir George McKenzie Franks to Sir Richard Winstedt to update him on the material that has been found describing the events of the painting. He invites Winstedt to view the painting if ever in Ireland. With his letter he sends a list entitled 'Notes on colour of uniforms, etc, with reference to numbers on tracing'. Typed, dated 22 September 1947.